© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
2 Pounds - Elizabeth II 30th Anniversary of Granting the Coat of Arms
2015 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GBP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (2000-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#129011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The Coat of Arms: a shield containing a golden lion rampant holding a torch, representing the United Kingdom and discovery. The background of the shield consists of blue and white estoiles, from the arms of James Cook who discovered the islands. The supporters are a fur seal and a macaroni penguin, both of which are native to the Islands. The crest of the shield shows a reindeer, from the two herds found on South Georgia Island. The seal stands on a mountain, while the penguin stands on ice
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30th ANNIVERSARY OF GRANTING OF COAT OF ARMS.
LEO TERRAM PROPRIAM PROTEGAT
£2
Translation: [Let the] Lion protect his own land
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the coat of arms granted to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in 1985, which includes a penguin and a seal, symbolizing the territory's rich wildlife and natural resources.
